2007 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · FG57 XOU
2007 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 151,694 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG57 XOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 151,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG57 XOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A3 (FG57 XOU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FG57 XOU Mileage History
- 05/03/2024133,153 mi
- 05/03/2024133,153 mi
- 15/04/2025139,297 mi+6,144 mi
- 07/04/2026151,694 mi+12,397 mi
- 08/04/2026151,694 mi
Average of roughly 8,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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